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868904 · 11-18-2013, 11:26 AM

Yes it's getting to the point where it does seem personal now.

I do think Sven does have entitlement issues (as evidence by his not wanting to attend the prospect tourney and his answers to questions about his struggles at the tourney), but that's something that leaders and coaches have to work out with him.

What is more important to me is that he is competing on the ice, and you can't really say that he hasn't been. I was in favour of the tough love approach for Sven early in the season but honestly, I think he's been the most competitive forward for the Flames in the last few games. He still makes mistakes, some small, some glaring, but that's to be expected with a rookie.

I'm not in the camp of "Play the young kids at all costs - Oilers style", but I am starting to question the handling of Sven by Hartley.

11-18-2013, 11:26 AM	#44
868904 Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Exp:	Yes it's getting to the point where it does seem personal now. I do think Sven does have entitlement issues (as evidence by his not wanting to attend the prospect tourney and his answers to questions about his struggles at the tourney), but that's something that leaders and coaches have to work out with him. What is more important to me is that he is competing on the ice, and you can't really say that he hasn't been. I was in favour of the tough love approach for Sven early in the season but honestly, I think he's been the most competitive forward for the Flames in the last few games. He still makes mistakes, some small, some glaring, but that's to be expected with a rookie. I'm not in the camp of "Play the young kids at all costs - Oilers style", but I am starting to question the handling of Sven by Hartley. __________________ Calgary Flames, PLEASE GO TO THE NET! AND SHOOT THE PUCK! GENERATING OFFENSE IS NOT DIFFICULT! SKATE HARD, SHOOT HARD, CRASH THE NET HARD!